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Topics: YouTube, Social Media, Florida, US News
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Topics: YouTube, Social Media, Florida, US News
A popular YouTuber known as 'Adam the Woo' has been found dead in his home.
On Monday (December 22), the YouTuber, whose real name was David Adam Williams, was found dead in his Celebration, Florida, home at the age of 51.
Osceola County Sheriff's Office confirmed the tragic news to PEOPLE, revealing a friend had looked into his apartment where they found Williams 'not moving'.
In a statement, the cops said: "The residence was secured, and no contact was made with the adult male residing there.
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"Deputies then responded back to the location for an unattended death at 2:53 pm.
"A friend had borrowed a ladder and looked in the 3rd story window to see a male on a bed that was not moving. Upon entering the residence with Fire Rescue, the male was reported deceased."
The office also confirmed the YouTuber's father has been notified of his death.
A cause of death has not yet been given. Authorities said a medical examiner is due to complete an autopsy to determine what happened, while an investigation remains underway.
The vlogger, who boasted more than 745,000 subscribers, was renowned for not only documenting his daily life but also for his adventures in theme parks, abandoned cities, haunted mansions, historical sites and Disney parks.
Williams shot to fame for his Daily Woo channel in 2012, after which he posted a video every day for five years and traveled to 50 states.
His last video, posted on December 21, saw Williams show off his Christmas yard decorations, including his 'porch Grinch', before showing his fans the festivities on a busy night downtown in Celebration.
Tributes have since been pouring in for Williams after the news broke, including a heartfelt statement from fellow YouTuber Justin Scarred.
"This breaks my heart and I want to say nothing right now," the vlogger wrote on Facebook. "I don’t have the right photo or the right words. But with all the rumors, I feel I need to say what I can. The world has lost a giant, and I have lost a friend closer to me than blood."
He continued: "Adam and I talked about this day so many times. I wish the world could have known the soft and generous heart behind the screen, the laughter and the tears 'backstage'.
"He was a wonderful person, a true friend to me whenever I needed him, and I genuinely don’t know what to do without him."
Justin went on to say his buddy was 'preparing for another year of adventures' before describing him as 'one of a kind' and 'irreplaceable'.
"I love you Adam. I’m devastated and lost - but you have done more for me than I can ever repay you for. I will never forget you; you’ve done your duty, and gone home to Schleep Well. I will see you again my friend," he concluded.
Another friend, Chris Yon, wrote on Instagram: "I can’t believe I’m typing this…..I’m absolutely devastated to hear of the sudden passing of my good friend Adam The Woo.
"I just visited him four days ago in Celebration Florida. We rode around town in his golf cart checking out the decorations, talking about his recent international travel, his excitement for upcoming plans on his YouTube channel, and even a Rays game Adam and I were talking about going to next year. I truly don’t know what to say. I’m in complete shock. RIP David Adam Williams."
UNILAD has contacted the Osceola County Sheriff's Office for further comment.
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